Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist

AdventHealth; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking an Advanced/Registered Respiratory Therapist in Kissimmee, FL. This role involves assessing and providing care for patients, ensuring safety, and initiating emergency protocols. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Respiratory Therapy and relevant certifications. Competitive salary and sign-on bonuses are offered to help you thrive in your role.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Career Development

$15,000 Sign On Bonus

$5,000 Relocation Bonus

Qualifications

• Valid Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
• CPR certification essential.
• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Initiating and monitoring mechanical ventilators.
• Responding to Code Blue emergencies.

Skills

Patient assessment skills

CPR administration

Process improvement initiation

Education

Associate’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program

Current Valid State of Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Career Development

• $15,000 Sign On Bonus

• $5,000 Relocation Bonus

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN/ As Needed

Shift : Days 6:45am-7:15pm

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Partin Settlement ER

The role you’ll contribute: The Advanced/Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of an assigned group of patients. Ability to accept lead responsibility in the absence of a Lead Therapist / Supervisor, as directed. Specific age groups are identified in the principal duties and job responsibilities section. Adheres to AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies on a continual basis.

• Responds to Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association guidelines.

• Properly utilizes patient assessment skills, prescriber care plans, chart review, and conferring with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner making appropriate recommendations and changes per prescriber care plan.

• Initiates, maintains, transports and monitors mechanical ventilators to include conventional and advanced modes of ventilation per policy and procedure.

• Proactively initiates process improvement ideas. Assists with clinical instruction and precepting, and serves as a resource person to lower level therapists.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• Associate’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program

• Current Valid State of Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Respiratory Services

Organization: AdventHealth Central Florida

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25019908

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.